Life as a Buddhist

Life as a Buddhist

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May 22 , 2010 Introduction

Many people all around this planet have knowingly or unknowingly met people of the Buddhist community or even seen a Buddhist Temple . In whatever circumstances , hearing of , meeting with the real Buddhists or visiting their temple is not an issue . The fundamental question is `what is Buddhism ' An article , The Buddhist Way appearing in the Buddha Net (2008 ) defines Buddhism as , .a religion , a series of practices and a way of life based on

the teachings of Buddha who , after achieving enlightenment , taught that the nature of the world is constant change According to the teaching of Buddha , all things in this world are temporary and the inability to understand life 's nature is the source of people 's unhappiness , trouble and their suffering . Buddhism is therefore a means to correct people 's views , expectations along with their conduct and bring happiness , peace , wisdom , Nirvana and end suffering . Buddha 's teachings are a source of inspiration to people whose religion is Buddhism . Their lives have perhaps been influenced by these teachings (Buddha Net 2008 . This essay seeks to explore through the day to day life of Buddhist men , women and children

The males were the dominant figures in the Buddhist community . Their responsibility was to take care of the females in their community . They were the voice in their families and no woman could dare go against their wishes . The woman could only manage the...